Engine Compression
Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed, throttle valves wide open and at specified cranking speed. Crank engine at least 6 revolutions to determine engine compression. Compression reading should be as specified in ENGINE COMPRESSION table.
ENGINE COMPRESSION (1)
| Model | Standard psi (kg/cm2 ) | Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ) | Minimum RPM | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | 178 (12.5) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||
| Civic & CRX | 185 (13.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||
| Prelude | ||||||
| Carbureted | 171 (12.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||
| Fuel Injected | 178 (12.5) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||
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